Hiring: Senior Director, Patents Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment Location: San Mateo, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:52:38 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Product Management About the job Experience: •18 years of experience as a practicing attorney primarily in the area of patent prosecution, preferably with a mix of in-house and private practice experience. •At least 18 years of experience as a practicing attorney primarily in the area of patent prosecution, preferably with a mix of in-house and private practice experience. Required Skills: •As Senior Director of Patents at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (“SIE”), you will be the primary counsel responsible for handling the prosecution of SIE’s global patent portfolio and leading the prosecution teams located in SIE’s San Mateo, London, and Tokyo offices. •Leading SIE’s efforts to grow its portfolio of utility patents and utility models and will set the strategic direction and priorities of SIE’s patent portfolio. •Also be responsible for providing advice on patent-related issues to SIE legal and business teams, and training business teams on the importance of obtaining protection for SIE’s valuable inventions. •Report to the Vice President, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Competition and Regulatory and be a senior level member of SIE’s global legal leadership team. •Coordinate prosecution-related activities across SIE’s business and legal functions globally. Compensation: •$302,400 - $453,600 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!